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Bell 525 Relentless vs Gulfstream G700 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, super-medium helicopter optimized for vertical access to offshore platforms, remote sites, and urban helipads. Its practical mission radius is much shorter than either jet, typically a few hundred nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and it generally carries around a dozen to the mid‑teens passengers in an executive layout. The Gulfstream G700 is a long-range, large-cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It offers the greatest range of the three—roughly in the 7,000+ nautical mile class—along with the highest typical seating in executive configurations, often in the low-to-mid teens (and more at maximum-density), prioritizing space, comfort, and speed. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light “super versatile” business jet positioned between them on capability. Its range is substantially less than the G700 (roughly in the 2,000 nautical mile class) and passenger capacity is typically around 6 to 10, but it stands out for operating from shorter and more austere runways than most jets, making it a flexible point-to-point tool where runway access is limited.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessGulfstream G700Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit232
Min Crew241
Total Seats18166
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessG700PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58075002076
Max Cabin Seats161910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)66756680
Standard Cabin Seats16126
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$78,000,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm$ 3.71
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats18166
Max Cabin Seats161910
Standard Cabin Seats16126
Crew RestOptionalNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Cargo DoorYes
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1Pearl 700FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On Condition5000
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Thrust (lbs)182503435
Flat RatingISA + 23
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.58109.952.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.588.25.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.255.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.556.923
Overall Height (ft)18.1825.417.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)10355.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19590
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17